... I stumbled across ‘Pears soap’ on reading the packaging; it sounded apt for my skin and so I decided to give it a whirl.
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In 1807 a dude called Andrew Pears created a soap bar and aptly named it Pears Soap.
Pears soap is a hypoallergenic and Non-Comedogenic soap; which basically ... Read review
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Advantages: It is hypoallergenic, Non- Comedogenic + cleans well. Disadvantages: It doesn't last as long as non-glycerin based soaps.
...1807 a dude called Andrew Pears created a soap bar and aptly named it Pears Soap.
Pears soap is a hypoallergenic and Non-Comedogenic soap; which basically interprets as: it is suitable for people who have sensitive skin and it won’t clog pores.
The soap contains natural oils and glycerin, making it a natural way to obtain clean and healthy skin.
Pears claim, that each of the soap bars are mellowed for three months, ... ...200 years.
Pears soap is simply packaged; in a predominantly white cardboard box, with a few pictures of the soap upon it. The box contains understandable information of the soap as well as its ingredients (see pictures).
The soap bars are all 125g and can be bought from supermarkets or chemists for approximately £0.87.
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Upon opening the soap we are greeted by a unique; mild and ... more
I have annoying skin, most soaps either leave it feeling oily or dry. One week after running out of my Neutrogena visibly clear body wash and lacking the funds to replace it. I went in search for a cheap soap that was suitable for my requirements. I stumbled across ‘Pears soap’ on reading the packaging; it sounded apt for my skin and so I decided to give it a whirl.
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In 1807 a dude called Andrew Pears created a soap bar and aptly named it Pears Soap.
Pears soap is a hypoallergenic and Non-Comedogenic soap; which basically interprets as: it is suitable for people who have sensitive skin and it won’t clog pores. The soap contains natural oils and glycerin, making it a natural way to obtain clean and healthy skin.
Pears claim, that each of the soap bars are mellowed for three months, until they have reached a pure transparency. This aging process has been followed for almost 200 years.
Pears soap is simply packaged; in a predominantly white cardboard box, with a few pictures of the soap upon it. The box contains understandable information of the soap as well as its ingredients (see pictures).
The soap bars are all 125g and can be bought from supermarkets or chemists for approximately £0.87.
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Upon opening the soap we are greeted by a unique; mild and pleasant clinical smell: the actual fragrance is difficult to pin down to a particular aroma. The smell is not overpowering and does not linger after application. On appearance it is a good-sized chunk of a transparent amber coloured soap with ‘Pears’ indented upon the top and bottom of the soap bar. The soap lathers up extremely and impressively well.
I found the soap to be enormously effective, as claimed, my skin looked clean and healthy. It caused no irritation to my somewhat sensitive skin and my skin was clear, with no clogged up pores. The soap neither dried out my skin or left it feeling oily … result !
Pears soap actually turns the metaphor ‘squeaky-clean’ into actuality; after using it: feel your skin (whilst still wet), it truly squeaks! I have learnt that if your skin squeaks, it suggests that you have over-cleansed and may be prone to drying out. This has never been a problem for me, however be aware ...
With the soap being glycerin based, it results in the soap seeming to disappear rapidly lasting only a month, or thereabouts; however this is counteracted by not producing the slime that non-glycerin soaps leave when left to stand.
Comparative to other soaps, Pears is on the expensive side however this is forgivable due to its effectiveness and the lack of slime.
Overall I find this to be a simple and practical soap, it smells pleasant and cleans effectively. I shall continue to use it and I recommend it to all.
Advantages: pure, gentle and caring. Disadvantages: none
...it is really worth it. Pears soap is also suitable for sensitive and babies skin.
The soap itself is quite a firm bar and keeps its firmness even after washing, unlike some soaps that claim to be all that and just fall into a soggy mess on the wash basin, I find most of these soaps are a waste of money as most of it is washed down the plug hole and are used up within a very short time. As I have said I have been using this bar now for about two ... ...the washbasin. Andrew Pears developed the soap, a Cornish man and farmer’s son from Mevagissey where he trained as a barber. He arrived in London and opened a shop in Gerrard Street, Soho where he sold Powders, Rouges and creams to help cover the affects of the thick white chalky make up they used back then.
You may have seen pictures of the upper-class people of those days with awful white make up on, this was worn because common folk and peasants ...
kimking 21.01.2004
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Advantages: Made from natural ingredients. Disadvantages: None
...years ago, the mention of Pears Soap always conjured up pictures of grannies and other elderly ladies, claiming, “This is the best soap you can buy”, and was to be shunned at all costs, in case my friends would think I was old-fashioned. Why should I even consider this oval, amber coloured soap, when there were all the choices of colours to match my decor, wonderful scents and even soaps containing moisturisers to keep me beautiful? Then ... ...came across an article about Pears Soap, went straight out and bought a bar, and have never looked back.
WHAT IS PEARS SOAP.
Believe it or not, Pears soap has been around since 1789, when it was developed by a gentleman called Andrew Pear for the upper classes in London society. Normal folks like you and me in they days couldn't afford luxuries like soap. Ah, the good old days. (and no, I wasn't actually around then).
Pears soap is made from pure ...
shabbie 18.12.2001
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Advantages: Smells nice. Lasts a long time. The price Disadvantages: None
Pears soap has got a lot of memories for me. I can remember it way back when I was a child. I only ever knew one person who used Pears soap. And that was my elderly Auntie. She always had a bar of Pears soap sitting by her kitchen sink. There was never a time when there wasn't a bar there. So, of course, I used to used this soap round hers. And that was the only time I ever used to wash with Pears soap, as nobody else I ever knew used Pears. So, ... ...normal sized bar, with the Pears name indented on the top and bottom of the soap. It also says it's transparant. It is to a point. The smell of the soap is quite strong and potent, and most probably not to everybody's liking. But the aroma is very different and unique. The instant you smell this, you will know it's Pears. It's hard to descibe the smell. It's not really a sweet smell. It is somewhat bitter, but a pleasant smell. It is, perhaps, the ...
Louise90 02.10.2002
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Advantages: Cleans beautifully and smells fresh and clean. Disadvantages: None
...but we each took some Pears Soap with us, -somehow the scent of this unusual soap transports me back to those days instantly. Every now and then I buy a box from Boots. It is cheap -only 69p and for this you get a relic from times gone by, in more ways that one, because it really has been on our shelves for centuries. In fact it was first made and sold by Andrew Pears in 1789 at a factory just off Oxford Street in London. It is the world's oldest ... ...back in time and indulging in a piece of history. Now made in India the soap has come a long way from its roots, but it is unique and something you never forget. The white box houses an amber gem which has an unforgettable scent. In many ways I would say it is a fresh woodland aroma and for this reason it can be used by either sex. It is a lovely oval concave shape and it has the words "Pears Transparent Soap" written on the bottom, and the words ...
Violet1278 28.08.2009
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Advantages: cleanses very gently great for sensitive skin. no animal fats used Disadvantages: contains salts derived from peanut oil>> so allergy sufferers be careful.
...glowing reviews and raves about pears soap I decided to try it out instead a shower gel the other day I picked up a bar of pears soap. It was 63p at boots and comes in a white cardboard box, while with most soaps you can buy in packs of 2 or 4 i found this one only came in single bars. On the front there is the traditional Pears logo and the tagline, transparent soap. It says also it is hypoallergenic and non-comodogenic (ie non acne inducing). The ... ...on both sides with the pears logo embossed into the soap. I took a whiff seeing as the other reivews claimed it had a strong herbal smell... errm? I certainlu didn't smell anything herbal, in fact it was more like a non smell smell.. While the original bars contained rosemary and thyme on closer inspection of the box i finally found the ingredients list printed very smally on one side. These are: Sodium Palmate (salts derived from palm oil) sodium ...
sarima 16.08.2009
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